2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV lock

62 1-3. Charging
Confirm the charging cable con-
nector’s direction and insert it
into the charging port.
When inserting the connector,
insert it without pressing the latch
release button.
Align with the guide position
shown on the underside of the
charging connector with the
charging port, and push it in
straight and firmly until a click is
heard. Then, confirm that the con-
nector is securely locked.
When plugging in has been com-
pleted correctly, the plug-in indi-
cator on the meter comes on in
green. If there has been a prob-
lem with plugging in, the plug-in
indicator comes on in yellow.
(P. 419)
If the schedule is not set for any
days of the week or the charge
immediately function is selected,
charging will begin by simply
plugging in the charging cable.
If the EV system is on when the
vehicle is plugged in, the READY
indicator will automatically turn off
and a message will be shown on
the multi-information display.
( P. 443)
STEP 7

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1-3. Charging
1
Before driving
Unplugging the charging cable
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing the
latch release button.
If the charging connector is dis-
connected during charging (while
the charging indicator indicates
the vehicle is being charged),
charging will be interrupted.
Attach the charging connector
cap.
Close the charging port cap, and
then close the charging port
door.
Firmly push the charging port cap
and charging port door, and
check that they are securely
locked.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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1-3. Charging
1
Before driving
NOTICE
■
After charging
●After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging port, always
make sure to firmly lock the charging port cap by closing it until a click is
heard, and close the charging port door.
If the charging port cap or door is left open, water or foreign objects may
enter the charging port, which could lead to vehicle damage.
● Promptly unplug the charging cable plug from the electrical receptacle and
store the charging cable in a dry, clean place. The charging cable may be
damaged if stepped on.
■ Using private power generators
Do not use private power generators as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsafe.
■ Usable temperature range
●Do not charge if the outside temperatur e is below -22 °F (-30 °C), as it is
likely that charging will take longer, and equipment related to charging may
be damaged.
● Do not leave the vehicle or the charging cable in areas where the outside
temperature is lower than -40 °F (-40 °C). The vehicle or charging cable
may be damaged.

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1-4. Key information
1
Before driving
■
When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 297)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 467)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircra\
ft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the key.

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1-5. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 9 7 )
Locks and unlocks the back door ( P. 97)
Starts the EV system ( P. 200)
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key

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1-5. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
Unlocking and locking the doors and back door (front and back
door handles only)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 103)
Press the lock button to lock the
doors.

98 1-5. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment

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1-5. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
■
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles and back door
handle.
When starting the EV sys-
tem or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.